Rahul Gandhi Stands with Injured Students from Bihar Protest
New Delhi, September 3: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, met with young individuals injured during the Bihar student protests on Thursday. He assured them of his support and commitment to assist in every possible way. In a post on the social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi expressed ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Stands with Injured Students from Bihar Protest
Inside India's Crumbling Government Schools With No Toilets or Teachers | TOI Ground Report
TOI ground report reveals a widespread crisis in government schools across India, highlighting crumbling infrastructure and severe teacher shortages. In Bihar, nearly 200 children are forced to share a single room alongside local cattle feed. In Madhya Pradesh, upgraded schools lack teachers for entire streams while operating out of dilapidated structures. Over 1,000 schools in Chhattisgarh completely lack separate girls' toilets. In Uttarakhand, leaking roofs force students to study using umbrellas inside classrooms. The investigation underscores that Rajasthan is not an outlier, with basic facilities failing children nationwide.
Bihar Deputy CM Reviews Flood Control Measures at Command Center
Patna, September 3: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, inspected the Control Command Center located at the Irrigation Building on Thursday. During his visit, he conducted a review via video conferencing of ongoing flood-fighting efforts in various sensitive and flood-affected areas of the state. Special attention was given to the ... Read more Bihar Deputy CM Reviews Flood Control Measures at Command Center
Ganga water level likely to breach highest flood mark at Patnas Gandhi Ghat on Sept. 3 night
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary reviews Ganga situation, directs officials to remain vigilant
Deputy mukhiya injured in West Champaran firing, 2 detained
Sanjay Sarawagi Advocates for Unity Amidst Indias 7.8% Economic Growth Rate
Bengaluru, September 3: Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawagi has criticized the opposition regarding the countrys economic growth rate. He stated that achieving a 7.8% growth rate during a time of global conflict and economic instability is a matter of pride for India. Sarawagi told reporters that politics should not interfere with economic progress. He urged ... Read more Sanjay Sarawagi Advocates for Unity Amidst Indias 7.8% Economic Growth Rate
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhis Health Deteriorates, Transferred to Delhi for Further Treatment
New Delhi, September 3: Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has been transferred to Delhi for further treatment following a deterioration in his health. The former Chief Minister of Bihar was recently admitted to Medanta Hospital in Patna due to health issues. After showing signs of improvement, he was discharged ... Read more Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhis Health Deteriorates, Transferred to Delhi for Further Treatment
Indian worker stranded in Dubai after paying Rs 60,000 to agent
A viral video showing an Indian worker from Bihar stranded in Dubai for three months after paying an agent Rs 60,000 for a job has prompted an appeal to Indian authorities for intervention and help in returning home. The worker, Sheikh Meraj, is from Bettiah district in Bihar. He travelled from Pune to Dubai on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ganga Likely To Breach Highest Flood Mark At Patna's Gandhi Ghat
Rising water levels amid incessant rain prompt flood alert in eight Bihar districts.
Bihar Government on High Alert Amid Flood Concerns, Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Opposition Criticism
Patna, September 3: Bihar Minister and JD(U) leader Ashok Chaudhary stated on Thursday that the state government is fully alert regarding the flood situation, with evacuations underway in low-lying areas. He emphasized that while no one can control natural disasters, the Bihar government is working diligently and proactively to manage the crisis. In a media ... Read more Bihar Government on High Alert Amid Flood Concerns, Ashok Chaudhary Addresses Opposition Criticism
Imtiaz Ali's 'Side Heroes' to be shot entirely in Bihar
Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Side Heroes will be shot entirely in Bihar, reported Bollywood Hungama.
IIT Delhi graduate Deepanshu Raj, better known as singer-songwriter Iqlipse Nova, shared why he rejected a campus placement in 2021 to pursue music and content creation. He feared a corporate job could turn into a routine that pushed his passion aside. Despite uncertainty and questions from others, Raj chose music, believing some dreams are bigger than fear. His journey highlights the importance of taking risks to pursue what truly matters.
Bihar CM inspects rising Ganga water, orders flood safety measures
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Appointment of Jitendra Mishra as CEO of Ram Temple Trust Welcomed by NDA Leaders
Patna, September 3: The appointment of Air Marshal (Retired) Jitendra Mishra as the CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has been welcomed across Bihar and Delhi. Following the recent controversy surrounding donations, this decision is seen as a significant step towards transparency for the Ram Temple Trust. Bihar government minister Ram Kripal ... Read more Appointment of Jitendra Mishra as CEO of Ram Temple Trust Welcomed by NDA Leaders
RTI reveals UIDAI did not track Bihar Aadhaar DOB changes after pension hike
In June 2025, Kumar announced that the monthly pension for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities and widowed women under the Social Security Pension Scheme would be increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, effective July 2025
HUDCO shares jumped nearly 4% after the company signed an MoU with the Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 crore over five years for industrial infrastructure and land acquisition. The development comes after HUDCO signed another Rs 1 lakh crore MoU with Bihar in July for urban infrastructure projects.
Bihar Cabinet approves allocation of 9169 crore for ULBs
ULBs to receive funds as basic grant & performance grant. Cabinet nod for collecting road user fees from vehicles passing over 47 State-owned bridges & 55 SHs.
Flood Threat Escalates in Bihar as NDA Leaders Assure Relief Efforts
Patna, September 3: The rising water levels of rivers such as the Ganges, Gandak, Kosi, Budhi Gandak, and Son have heightened the flood threat in various regions of Bihar. Heavy rainfall and severe flooding in Nepal have further increased the pressure on rivers flowing into Bihar. In response, leaders from the ruling NDA coalition have ... Read more Flood Threat Escalates in Bihar as NDA Leaders Assure Relief Efforts
Fisheries Department warns regarding consumption of fishes flown from Nepal floodwaters in Bihar
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries in Bihar has put forward an advisory not to eat or consume fishes ... Read more
HUDCO Share Price Jumps Over 3% in Trade Today. Here's Why
HUDCO has signed a Bihar MoU for up to Rs 25,000 crore of industrial infrastructure funding over five years, Investors are also tracking a government shareholding restructuring
Bihar govt warns against eating unknown fish entering with Nepal floodwaters
Reports have been received about unfamiliar fish species being found in certain areas of Bihar along with floodwaters flowing in from Nepal
South Asias political landscape presents one of the most compelling narratives in contemporary democratic governance. Historically, the subcontinent stood at the forefront of female executive leadership, producing Sri Lankas Sirimavo Bandaranaikethe worlds first female prime minister in 1960 alongside iconic heads of government including Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Sheikh Hasina, and Khaleda Zia. Today, as regional democracies actively strive toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG-5) for gender equality, a profound democratic transition is unfolding from the grassroots upward. This evolving landscape demonstrates that women are decisively moving beyond passive voting toward becoming central architects of governance, even as key institutional and socio-cultural barriers remain to be addressed. The foundation of this democratic expansion was laid through Indias landmark 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in 1993, which mandated a minimum 33.3% reservation for women across rural Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies. Over the subsequent decades, more than twenty Indian states including Bihar, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal progressively elevated this threshold to a 50% reservation. Today, nearly 1.4 million women hold elected office in Panchayats across India. Ground-breaking empirical research by Nobel laureate Esther Duflo and Raghabendra Chattopadhyay confirms that female local leaders systematically steer public spending toward vital community priorities, particularly clean drinking water, sanitation, fuel access, and rural road connectivity. Moreover, continuous exposure to female leadership has actively dismantled entrenched societal stereotypes, while significantly elevating the educational and professional aspirations of adolescent girls in rural communities. At the ballot box, female engagement has shattered historic records. In Indias 2024 general elections, the traditional gender turnout gap was inverted, with female voter turnout reaching an unprecedented 65.8%, marginally surpassing male turnout at 65.6%. In states such as West Bengal, female turnout reached 83.33%. Women have emerged as an autonomous, decisive voting constituency, prompting state governments to introduce programmatic welfare initiatives, including direct benefit transfers, educational stipends, and subsidized cooking gas. Complementing this electoral mobilization, Indias enactment of the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens Reservation Act) mandating 33% representation in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembliesmarks a transformative institutional step toward scaling grassroots democratic representation into national parliamentary chambers. Across the wider South Asian neighbourhood, positive milestones coexist with valuable institutional lessons. Nepal leads the region in parliamentary representation, with women holding 34.9% of seats in its Lower House and 38.6% in its Upper House due to progressive constitutional mandates. This positions Nepal as the only country in the region currently crossing Drude Dahlerups classic 30% critical mass threshold - the proportion theorised as necessary for women legislators to move past tokenism and exert collective policy influence. Crucially, empirical research by PRS Legislative Research robustly refutes the traditional myth regarding female winnability. In contested general elections, female candidates achieve win rates equivalent to or exceeding those of their male counterparts, while demonstrating identical diligence in parliamentary attendance and debate. Nevertheless, translating descriptive presence into substantive policy influence presents distinct operational hurdles. At the local level, newly elected representatives frequently encounter administrative and resource deficits. A large number of female Panchayat members receive limited formal training in budgetary allocation and bureaucratic procedures, while roughly half of rural administrative units lack adequate office facilities and digital connectivity. In the absence of institutional capacity-building, female leaders can face administrative sidelining or the challenge of proxy governance, wherein male relatives attempt to mediate council decisions. Similarly, in systems relying on indirect party-list quotas, such as in Bangladesh & Pakistan, female legislators often lack independent popular constituencies, leaving their legislative autonomy constrained by party hierarchies. Furthermore, the rising financial demands of electoral campaigning and the emergence of Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) remain serious deterrents. UN Women reports that 81.8% of surveyed female parliamentarians in the Asia-Pacific region experienced psychological harassment, while 44.4% faced explicit physical threats. In the digital sphere, cyber-VAWPranging from coordinated smear campaigns to weaponized artificial intelligence deepfakes poses an escalating threat to female public figures. Bridging the gap between electoral participation and substantive empowerment requires concerted structural support. Strengthening internal democracy and campaign financing within political parties, enforcing strict legal protections against physical and digital harassment, and institutionalising continuous governance academies for local representatives are essential steps forward. By reinforcing these institutional foundations, South Asia can harness its surging female electorate to foster enduring democratic leadership and fully achieve the promise of SDG-5. These are excerpts from a paper presented on 18 August 2026 at a National Conference on Gender Equality in the 21st Century: Perspectives and Pathways to SDG-5 held at Govt. Degree College for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar.
Rising Water Levels in Bihar Raise Concerns; Emergency Measures Underway in Bhagalpur
Patna, September 3: Concerns are escalating in Bihar as water levels in the Ganges and several other major rivers continue to rise. Authorities have intensified security measures in sensitive areas. In Bhagalpur, the Water Resources Department is conducting emergency protective work on the Kazi Koraiya-Raghopur marginal embankment to prevent erosion. In Patna, with the Ganges ... Read more Rising Water Levels in Bihar Raise Concerns; Emergency Measures Underway in Bhagalpur
Rahul Gandhi Faces Nationwide Opposition, Says Minister Santosh Kumar Singh
Patna, September 3: Bihar government minister Santosh Kumar Singh expressed his views on various issues during an interview with a news agency on Wednesday. Singh stated that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is facing opposition across the nation. He emphasized that the 1.4 billion people of India have understood ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Faces Nationwide Opposition, Says Minister Santosh Kumar Singh
Farakka Treaty renewal will have Bihar in mind: EAM
Rahul Gandhi Critiques Vote Theft in Bihar; Upendra Kushwaha Responds
Patna, September 3: In a recent address, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about vote theft while referencing Maharashtra and West Bengal. He accused the BJP of ignoring the publics needs, claiming that the government formed through vote theft does not prioritize the citizens. In response, Upendra Kushwaha, a member of the National Lok Morcha ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Critiques Vote Theft in Bihar; Upendra Kushwaha Responds
Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Bihar's water interests to be considered, assures S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured Sanjay Jha that Bihar's water interests will be considered. The 30-year Ganga Water Distribution Treaty with Bangladesh expires in December 2026. Inter-ministerial discussions and consultations with Bihar government representatives have occurred. The government will take an appropriate decision keeping these factors in mind. Sanjay Jha expressed satisfaction with the considered response on the treaty renewal.
EOU grills Sanjeev Mukhiya in SSC exam fraud case
Buxar admin turns to youth for development ideas
Ararias govt schools see sharp enrolment decline in a decade
Ganga erosion intensifies in Bhojpur, 10 houses washed away
Rlys sanctions Rs 233 crore to ECR for EI upgrade
City civic body panel gives nod to 93 proposals
Ganga swells again, fresh flood crisis grips Danapur diara
Drive dies in Muzaffarpur road accident
AIIMS-P steps up eye donation awareness drive
Major rivers above danger levels, Got steps up flood preparedness across districts
27 SDRF, 9 NDRF Teams Deployed
Seven new dengue cases take Bihars tally to 446
Maintenance no precondition for bail: HC
LJP Delegation Urges Bihar DGP to Enhance Security for Chirag Paswan
Patna, September 2: The demand for increased security for Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan has intensified following threats to his life. A seven-member delegation from LJP (Ram Vilas) met with Bihars Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar on Wednesday, urging immediate action regarding the matter. Led by state ... Read more LJP Delegation Urges Bihar DGP to Enhance Security for Chirag Paswan
HC asks govt to follow SC guidelines on Covid death claims
Madhubani DTO to settle old challans at Lok Adalat on Sept 12
India Responds to Terrorism, NDA Government to Form in UP: Neeraj Kumar
Patna, September 2: JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar Singh has addressed several pressing issues including terrorism, Uttar Pradesh politics, GDP growth, SIR, examination reforms in Bihar, and threats received by Union Minister Chirag Paswan. He stated that India has clearly articulated its stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, with the countrys military and citizens providing an effective response. ... Read more India Responds to Terrorism, NDA Government to Form in UP: Neeraj Kumar
India Responds to Terrorism, NDA Government Expected in Uttar Pradesh: Neeraj Kumar
Patna, September 2: JDU MLC Neeraj Kumar Singh has addressed several pressing issues, including terrorism, Uttar Pradesh politics, GDP growth, SIR, examination reforms in Bihar, and threats received by Union Minister Chirag Paswan. He stated that India has consistently taken a strong stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, with the nations military and citizens providing an effective ... Read more India Responds to Terrorism, NDA Government Expected in Uttar Pradesh: Neeraj Kumar
CM urges youth to draw inspiration from Lord Krishna
Plastic warehouse gutted in fire on Jamal Road; no injuries reported
Heavy rain disrupts life in Rohtas as Sone level rises
Vietnam Army Lt Gen to be chief guest at OTA parade
Bihar on alert as major rivers swell, all 69 gates of Sone Barrage opened
Incessant rains lashed several parts of Bihar over the past 24 hours, causing water levels in major rivers to rise and prompting authorities to remain on alert, officials said on Wednesday. All 69 gates of the Sone Barrage at Indrapuri in Rohtas district have been opened to facilitate the flow of water and help control the flood situation, they said. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Bihar Water Resources Department (WRD), the Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Ganga and Punpun rivers are flowing above the danger mark at several places, while water levels at some other locations have reached the warning level. The Gandak was flowing above the danger mark at Dumaria Ghat in Gopalganj, Sidhwalia and adjoining areas, the bulletin said. The Kosi was flowing above the danger mark at Baltara in Khagaria and Kursela in Katihar. The Burhi Gandak and Ganga were also flowing above the danger mark at several locations, while the Punpun had crossed the danger mark at some places. No ..
Will consider Bihars concerns before Ganga treaty renewal, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister writes to Janata Dal (U) MP Sanjay Jha after he complained that the 1996 India-Bangladesh treaty had negatively impacted Bihar; the treaty is set to lapse on December 31
Govt aims to screen 6 crore people under doorstep healthcare initiative: Samrat
Bihars water needs to be considered before Ganga treaty renewal, says Jaishankar
Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium: Channelling the all-round versatility of Ravindra Jadeja and the unwavering confidence of Hardik Pandya, the 19-year-old left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav has emerged as the defensive engine behind Kashi Rudras' bid for a historic third consecutive UP T20 League title. The two-time defending champions are set to face Noida Super Kings in a high-stakes Eliminator, after rebounding from a mid-season four-match losing streak to secure third place in the league stage with 10 points. The turnaround extends Kashis streak of reaching the playoffs to four consecutive seasons. Kashi enter the playoffs brimming with confidence, thanks to Kartik's match-winning spell against table-toppers Meerut Mavericks, where he took 3-12 in four overs to bowl them out for 119. Across the regular season, Kartik has picked up 14 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 6.29, an average of 15.29, and a strike rate of 14.57. Playing-wise, I would say Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya as well, as he has that mindset. Jadeja does left-arm spin bowling, left-handed batting, and his fielding is also good. I see him as a contributor for the team in all three departments, whenever needed in any format. So, I have the same mindset whenever I am readying to play for any team, be it my Kashi team or domestic team, and hopefully, if I play for India, I will play for the Indian team in every department. As far as Hardik bhaiya is concerned, I see and want that mindset of his. I see that he is confident. No matter what the situation is, there is no pressure on him. He handles the pressure well, and he has in his mind that I am the best -- not in a negative sense, but in a positive sense. So, I admire that a lot about him, Kartik told IANS in an exclusive conversation. For Kartik, the turning point came at the Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium in Prayagraj when coach Amit Pal advised him to swap the bat for the ball. In his early days, Kartik focused strictly on scoring runs, even in school cricket. But Pal urged him to give spin bowling a try, and from there, it was no looking back for him. The son of a CRPF official, Kartik soon moved to a cricket academy in Ghaziabad to hone his newly embraced craft, something which has paid off very well. Despite his standout performances with the ball, including a best spell of 4-7 this season, also the second-best figures this season, Kartiks primary focus is on run restriction rather than chasing wickets. The plans were not much (before picking 3-12). I did well in the other matches without much thought in mind. Whenever the team needed me, I used to perform, be it in bowling or any other department, and the result was in our favour. My personal point of view is that I am not much behind in picking wickets. I try to give away as few runs as possible or save as many runs as possible for my team. Be it in bowling, which is more so the case, as I try to give as few runs as possible while coming out to bowl. As for the wickets, it is not in my hands. The rhythm has always been in peak mode. I don't have any pressure. Again, I will talk about the process like whatever we have done so far, if we play good cricket with good body language and good energy, obviously, we will win the final, he added. Reflecting on the team's mid-season slump, Kartik praised the dressing room culture maintained by captain Karan Sharma and head coach Dhruv Singh, which helped them to bounce back. We had faith in ourselves and God that we would play well, come back, and enter the playoffs. After losing four matches, in the dressing room, the morale of the players was down. It's just a matter of saying that it doesn't happen. But inside, you feel that you shouldn't have lost. In fact, all the players were backing each other and instilling belief that we could still make things happen. Our staff, coaches, and captain backed us, saying that we can still do good things, play well, and go to the playoffs. Hopefully, we will win the final. The captain is the one who brings the team together, and the coach is the one who leads everyone. On both sides, things have been very positive. There has been a lot of relaxation. They have never let us feel any pressure -- be it when on the field with the captain or outside the ground. They have always created a positive atmosphere and have shown us that we can do it. That is the biggest thing - they believe in us. They have never let us feel negative and have always been positive, and that matters a lot for the players, he added. Kartik highlighted the collective effort of Kashi's bowling unit, operating alongside seamer Atal Bihari Rai and ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav, who have taken 14 and 13 wickets respectively. There is no pressure as such, as I have faced such situations before. There was no pressure, as just like there is a batting partnership, we have a bowling partnership. Its not just the three of us - there are other bowlers in our team who have done well - like Rishabh Rajput and Sangam, who is a young player. There are other fast bowlers who have done well. There are good bowling partnerships, and the result is in front of us, he added. The 19-year-olds form in the UP T20 League follows early exposure to multi-day domestic cricket, having represented Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy last season and taking a five-wicket haul on debut against Tamil Nadu. I will explain the experience to you. After last years league, I didn't go for the Ranji Trophy straightaway. I got selected in the U23 team and performed in that. I then got selected for senior red-ball games and got a five-wicket haul on debut its a big achievement at this age, as per me. But I will always have the hunger to play more cricket at a higher level, Kartik said. The 19-year-olds form in the UP T20 League follows early exposure to multi-day domestic cricket, having represented Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy last season and taking a five-wicket haul on debut against Tamil Nadu. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We know their tactics and what their team can do. So, there is no pressure - let's work on the process, and the rest, let's see, as results are in God's hands. Everyone's family will be happy. Not just mine, families of all players and staff members, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Bihar Government Advises Caution in Fish Consumption Following Nepal Floods
Patna, September 2: In light of the recent floods and devastation in Nepal, the Bihar government has urged residents to exercise caution regarding fish consumption. Reports indicate that unusually large fish have been flowing into Bihars rivers, prompting the state to recommend avoiding fish for a few days. Bihar Minister Nandkishore Ram has called for ... Read more Bihar Government Advises Caution in Fish Consumption Following Nepal Floods
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary urges farmers and traders to unite
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Delhi to Patna in just 4.5 hours: Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals complete route map of bullet train
As the major festivals like Diwali and Chhath approach, we often see crowds throng trains from across the country to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. People face difficulty in getting confirmed tickets on long-distance trains, and they often travel in general class or go for other means of transport like buses, which take more time compared to trains. However, this issue is going to be resolved soon, as the Indian Railways has unveiled a major plan for high-speed rail connectivity. The rail travel from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar could change dramatically in the coming years.
Bihar Cabinet Approves 27 Proposals, Honors Freedom Fighters Ramphal Mandal and Rajkumar Shukla
Patna, September 2: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the Bihar Cabinet convened on Wednesday and approved 27 proposals. The meeting endorsed various departmental proposals. The Cabinet decided to commemorate the martyrdom day of the fearless freedom fighter Ramphal Mandal on August 23 each year with a state ceremony in Sitamarhi district. Similarly, ... Read more Bihar Cabinet Approves 27 Proposals, Honors Freedom Fighters Ramphal Mandal and Rajkumar Shukla
Bihars Viral Boy Aditya Raj Exclusive: I Want to Meet PM Modi & Samrat Choudhary
Bihars viral boy Aditya Raj speaks exclusively about his journey, his dreams and the incidents that brought him into the spotlight.In this exclusive interview, Aditya makes a special request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, saying he wants to meet them.Aditya also reveals his dream of becoming a lawyer like his mentor, Advocate Shivnandan Bharti, who joins him during the interview.From what happened with the Patna Police to his meeting with the Bihar DGP and Tejashwi Yadav, Aditya talks about the entire episode and shares his side of the story.
Bihar launches health screening and digital records campaign for 6 crore residents
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Prime Group to invest Rs 1,500 crore in Bihar real estate over next four quarters
Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, US Central Command posted on X.
Bihar has issued a public health advisory after unfamiliar fish swept in by Nepal floodwaters reportedly made some people ill.
Future Roadmap And Injury Issues In Focus As BCCI To Hold Review Meeting On Thursday
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host a long-standing review meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday, where all office bearers along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman are expected to be in attendance. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had told IANS on July 10 that a detailed review meeting was to happen after Indias tour of England would end on July 19. The meeting was initially called to address Indias T20I series defeats in England and Ireland, as well as ODI series loss to England. But it was postponed due to the T20I tour of Zimbabwe and the Test series in Sri Lanka, which India won 3-0 and 1-0 respectively. Sources familiar with the meetings agenda told IANS on Wednesday that the high-level meeting will finally happen on Thursday. Yes, there is a meeting scheduled on September 3. All top Board officials and other concerned members are scheduled to arrive in Mumbai for it by tonight. The in-depth discussion will primarily revolve around the recent results of the senior mens team and reviewing where things went right and wrong. The discussion will also be around the ongoing injury concerns around many players like Hardik Pandya and drawing future plans for important assignments like the multi-format tour of New Zealand, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home and 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, further said sources to this news agency. The ongoing fitness challenges in the senior mens team were fully visible in Tuesday's squad announcement for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana have been provisionally selected for the series to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from September 13-17. Pandyas non-selection after the triumphant 2026 Mens T20 World Cup campaign on home soil remains another pressing concern for the Indian team stakeholders. While Pandya is viewed as a major figure for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup campaign, ongoing injury concerns, with the latest one understood to be a blow on the shin, has meant that how much workload he can carry as a seam-bowling all-rounder in an ODI game is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, former India captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, currently serving as President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is set to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 18 at the boards headquarters in Mumbai. The draft electoral roll for the AGM, as seen by IANS, will see representation from 31 of the 35 state units. The AGM will hold elections to select two representatives of the IPL Governing Council. Four state associations - Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bihar - will miss the convention due to unspecified administrative issues. The draft electoral roll for the AGM, as seen by IANS, will see representation from 31 of the 35 state units. The AGM will hold elections to select two representatives of the IPL Governing Council. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Maharashtra Cricket Association will be represented by court-appointed administrator Govinda Sanap, while Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) will be represented by President Rohan Jaitley. Article Source: IANS
A Bihar politician's fluent Marathi conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has won praise online, but the story behind the exchange is even more heartwarming. Sitamarhi MP Devesh Chandra Thakur stepped in to help a group of pilgrims from Maharashtra who had crossed into Bihar after being caught up in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Nepal .
Bihar TRE 4.0 Recruitment Process Delayed: Key Updates for Aspiring Teachers
The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the application process for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0, initially set to begin on September 1. This decision follows protests from candidates advocating for a single-stage examination format. The Bihar government has agreed to several demands, including implementing a 'one candidate-one result' policy. With over 32,000 teaching positions at stake, new application dates will be announced soon. Stay tuned for further updates on this significant recruitment process.
Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to share Sone River water, ending 25-year dispute
Bihar and Jharkhand have signed an MoU to share 7.75 million acre-feet of water from the Sone River, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah describing the agreement as a permanent resolution to the nearly 25-year-old dispute
Nepal floods bring strange fish to Bihar
Bihar MP speaks to Fadnavis in Marathi, aids Maha pilgrims in language of love
Bihar MP speaks to Fadnavis in Marathi aids Maha pilgrims in language of love
Delhi police recover 3-year-old kidnapped child from Bihar after 1,000-km chase
Delhi police recover yearold kidnapped child from Bihar after km chase
Enhance stipend of MBBS,BDS interns: Iltija Mufti
PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to enhance the stipend of protesting MBBS and BDS interns from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 per month. Iltija joined the protesting medical interns at GMC Srinagar and expressed solidarity with their legitimate demand to enhance their monthly stipend. It is deeply concerning that medical interns across Jammu & Kashmir continue to receive one of the lowest stipends in the country, despite shouldering an enormous workload. Interns are routinely required to perform duties extending from 12 to 48 hours and, across J&K, are often denied even basic holidays and adequate leave, she said. She called upon the government to immediately initiate a meaningful dialogue with the protesting interns, resolve their concerns and enhance their stipend to Rs 30,000 without further delay. The government must also ensure that interns receive reasonable working conditions, adequate leave and basic protection commensurate with the demanding services they render, she said. The demand for a Rs 30,000 stipend is both reasonable and justified. Several states have already substantially revised their internship stipends upwards. Odisha and West Bengal provide around Rs 45,000, while Uttar Pradesh has increased its stipend from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000, with Bihar also having undertaken a revision, Iltija added. Young doctors serving in government hospitals cannot be expected to work 12- to 48-hour shifts without adequate holidays or benefits while being among the lowest-paid medical interns in the country. Their demand is legitimate, and the government must respond with urgency and sensitivity, she said. The government must seriously reconsider its priorities. At a time when substantial public resources are spent on lavish government programmes and activities, it is difficult to justify denying a modest and legitimate increase to young doctors who work round the clock to sustain the public healthcare system, the PDP leader added. The medical interns began their indefinite strike on Monday, seeking a higher stipend and better working conditions. Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the demand of the interns was already under consideration by the government and that they need not resort to strikes.
Bihar Forms Expert Committee for Examination Reforms, Justice Harish Kumar to Lead
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